Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
avenaceum
ID:
869851

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Tateoka

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 48: 572 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869186

Common Names

  • Erioneuron avenaceum
  • Oatgrass
  • Avenaceous Grass

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Description

Erioneuron avenaceum (also called Sandbur, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States and Mexico. It has a fibrous root system and grows in sandy soils and disturbed areas. It is characterized by its long, slender, and spiny inflorescences.

Uses & Benefits

Erioneuron avenaceum is used as an ornamental grass for landscaping. It is also used to control soil erosion and provide habitat for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erioneuron avenaceum var. nealleyi (Vasey) Gould
Erioneuron avenaceum var. avenaceum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erioneuron avenaceum is a white or yellowish-white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erioneuron avenaceum is a perennial grass that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of poor soils.

Where to Find Erioneuron avenaceum

Erioneuron avenaceum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Erioneuron avenaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erioneuron avenaceum?

Erioneuron avenaceum

What type of plant is Erioneuron avenaceum?

Grass

What is the common name of Erioneuron avenaceum?

Avenaceum Plains Grass

Species in the Erioneuron genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Tsuguo Tateoka (1931-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tateoka' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:95643-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].